American Legion Post 28 Reception at Emery Community Arts Center
American Legion Post 28 Reception at Emery Community Arts Center
October 2, 2026
6:30pm-8:00pm, with remarks at 7:00pm
Free and open to the public
Please join the American Legion Post 28 for a festive reception celebrating the statewide tour of Revolutionary Maine: America at 250, at Emery Community Arts Center. This special exhibit features Maine Historical Society's rare copy of the Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration of Independence–printed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776 just hours after ratification. At 7:00pm, UMF President Joe McDonnell, Police Chief Ken Charles, and MHS Executive Director Steve Bromage will address the audience and speak about the exhibit and its significance. Following these remarks, the Boy Scouts will conduct a Wreath Laying Ceremony to honor the sacrifices of America's veterans. All are welcome, but please note that visitors will need to register online or at the door for a time ticket to see the exhibit during the reception. Exhibit tickets are free of charge.
Maine Historical Society is privileged to steward one of 26 surviving copies of the Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration printed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, and sent to the Colonies to announce American independence. From July to October 2026, the Declaration will travel across Maine to all 16 counties with great pomp and circumstance. Two-three day stops at Host Sites will include public and student visitation, community celebrations, readings, and special events.
Emery Community Art Center -
Main St, Farmington, ME 04938, USA
Declaration of Independence Tour admission tickets are through a time process.
- Everyone must reserve a seperate free ticket, this process helps manage the number of people in the gallery.
- Admission is for viewing the Declaration of Independence at Emery Community Art Center, Main St, Farmington, ME 04938.
- Ticket holders should check in at the Welcome Table upon arrival.
- Ticket holders who arrive more than 10 minutes late for their appointment time are not guaranteed access.
- Backpacks or large bags and luggage are not permitted in the exhibit.
- The use of non-flash photography is permitted, except where noted.
- Food and drink are not permitted in the exhibit.
Should Maine Historical Society or the University of University of Maine at Farmington need to cancel or postpone a ticketed viewing for any reason, including inclement weather, it will be posted on Historical Society’s website (mainehistory.org) and Facebook page (@mainehistory). Any delays, changes in venue, etc. will be communicated with registrants via email as soon as possible.